Flight Test Engineer Level 2

Location: Patuxent River

Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: $50 LMRecognition

Relocation:
Possible Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
Interim Secret Final Clearance:
Secret Pay Transparency: $79,300.00 - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department : LM Aeronautics Co
- Fort Worth Business Unit: LM Aeronautics Co
- Fort Worth Standard

Job Description At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Flight Test Engineer supporting the F-35B and F-35C aircraft as a Test Conductor within the F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF), NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Position will work with military, contractor, and civil service personnel as members of the flight test team. Overtime, non-standard shifts, and weekend work will be  this role you will:
• Develop and publish test plans and flight test cards
• Determine and communicate aircraft test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operations personnel to ensure aircraft readiness
• Comply with published test safety plans and standard operating procedures
• Conduct test missions and perform test mission briefings and debriefings, after meeting qualification requirements
• Evaluate results from flight activities and incorporate "lessons learned" into future test activities

The successful candidate will have a general understanding of aircraft capabilities and/or flight test techniques with some engineering experience and proficiency in MS Office tools. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering major2 years professional experience OR no experience with a related Masters degree

General understanding of aircraft capabilities and/or flight test techniques

Proficient in MS Office tools

Desired Skills Understanding of aircraft capabilities and test techniques for modern fighter aircraft

Prior flight test program experience including real-time mission conduct

Demonstrated advanced communication and coordination skills

Experience with and understanding of the principles of situational awareness and crew resource management

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g.,…